disabling locking/unlocking/seatbelt warning beeps???

bww1980 · Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

hello everyone, we just bought one for the wife, and i like to know if anyone knows how to disable the following:

-locking/unlocking beeps
-seatbelt warning beeps for both driver and passenger

thanks in advance,
ben

azepolyn · Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 605 Location: Tulsa, OK

hmm ... its my understanding the seatbelt beeps are unchangeable. They were a feature that could be disabled at first, then you had to make it work, then it couldn't be done. This was on the tC, I'm assuming the xD's use the same system.

as for the beeps ... personally, I like them. I always wanted an audible alert and that little beep is perfect. I think if we search and dig enough, we can find where it's been changed on the last run of xA's. I seem to recall a similar post there.

SLODEANIS · Posted: 9/24/07 7:12AM Post subject:

They can be disabled for driver only, passenger only, or both driver & passenger, but you have to take it to your Scion dealer to have it done with the Toyota Techstream. All the available features you can change are in your owners manual such as 2-button unlock, lock/unlock beeper, key in ignition beeper (slow, medium, fast), interior light fade timing (7s, 15s, 30s), etc...

bww1980 · Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

^^^ have you had any of these changed by the dealer? i wonder how much they would charge.

but thanks anyway for the info,
ben

offroadinfrontier · Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 261 Location: TX

if it's that annoying, find the speaker and disconnect it ;-) save a few bucks

SLODEANIS · Posted: 9/25/07 6:22AM Post subject:

The beeper is built into the cluster and if you disconnect that, then you disconnect the e-brake warning, headlamps on warning and if equipped with VSC, the skid warning. Not to mention ruining something within the cluster making it completely useless. Best just to have the dealer disable it with the techstream.

offroadinfrontier · Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 261 Location: TX

disconnecting a speaker will not disable your dash... wtf. disconnecting the harness to the dash will, but finding the speaker & clipping either cable attached to it will only cut the circuit to the speaker.

haskovec · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Dallas, TX

Why not do the software fix though so you aren't disabling the other functionality, such as head lamps which is useful. I think cutting it seems pretty stupid when you can probably get them to do it for free at the time of purchase.

SLODEANIS · Posted: 9/25/07 4:31PM Post subject:

offroadinfrontier wrote: disconnecting a speaker will not disable your dash... wtf. disconnecting the harness to the dash will, but finding the speaker & clipping either cable attached to it will only cut the circuit to the speaker.

I didn't say it would disable the dash. I said instrument cluster...The thing with the gauges...The speaker is not just behind the dash, it is actually soldered into the instrument cluster and is only accessable if you OPEN it up and start tearing things apart....There are no wires to the speaker...It is attached to a circuit board behind everything else.

offroadinfrontier · Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 261 Location: TX

so de-solder it! where's the fun in taking it to the dealership? ripping your car to pieces is the only way to really get aquainted ;-D

angela_08xD · Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 29 Location: Central Cali

*scared of offroadfrontier Mad Sciontist!*

bww1980 · Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

well everyone, just went to the dealer today, they were able to disable the locking/unlocking beep, but they said the seat belt warning beep was a safety thing, and they can't/won't disable it.

they didn't charge me anything for service, but now i just have to figure out how to do the seat belt warning beep.

ben

ChelsDS · Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2825 Location: SoCal

I don't find the seat belt beep annoying because I wear a seat belt so I don't really hear it.

LiTtLeDeViAnT · Posted: 9/29/07 7:33PM Post subject:

The seatbelt beep isn't annoying when it beeps b/c someone doesn't have their seatbelt on, it just reminds me to yell at my passenger to buckle up. It is however annoying when I have something in the passenger seat and it will randomly set off the beeping while I'm driving.

Anyone had any luck getting the dealer to disable just the passenger alarm? If it's even possible.

bww1980 · Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

ChelsDS wrote: I don't find the seat belt beep annoying because I wear a seat belt so I don't really hear it.
don't get me wrong, i always wear my seat belt, but most of the time i take it off before parking the car, or i'll start driving before i click it in.

it's not a BIG deal, but i like it better like my xb.

ben

lumpy2783 · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 3

i went to the dealer today, and a friend of mine who works there disabled the unlocking/locking beeps, seat belt warning for passenger and myself (you have the option), he also changed my interior lighting time from 7.5 sec to 15. The man at the front desk said they usually charge a small fee but because the mechanic was my friend, it would be free. Not sure if he was just trying to make my buddy look good or not, it only took 20 minutes, how much could they charge? Also, my friend did not hesitate to turn off the seatbelt warnings, but i can see how someone else may not want to do it because it is a safety issue. They controlled all of these settings through a small laptop they called their Techstream (hooks up just below the left side of the dash, near the automatic air pressure reset button) , it also looked at my engines vitals, and ran diagnostics. Pretty cool little device. There were also other setting that could be changed, like pressing unlock once could unlock all doors,instead of twice which is the default. Hope this helps some one, and Good luck!

LiTtLeDeViAnT · Posted: 10/1/07 5:08PM Post subject:

Thanks for the info.

bww1980 · Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

like they say, "it's who you know, not what you know."

ben

vfrjim · Posted: 2/21/08 6:38AM Post subject:

lumpy2783 wrote: i went to the dealer today, and a friend of mine who works there disabled the unlocking/locking beeps, seat belt warning for passenger and myself (you have the option), he also changed my interior lighting time from 7.5 sec to 15. The man at the front desk said they usually charge a small fee but because the mechanic was my friend, it would be free. Not sure if he was just trying to make my buddy look good or not, it only took 20 minutes, how much could they charge? Also, my friend did not hesitate to turn off the seatbelt warnings, but i can see how someone else may not want to do it because it is a safety issue. They controlled all of these settings through a small laptop they called their Techstream (hooks up just below the left side of the dash, near the automatic air pressure reset button) , it also looked at my engines vitals, and ran diagnostics. Pretty cool little device. There were also other setting that could be changed, like pressing unlock once could unlock all doors,instead of twice which is the default. Hope this helps some one, and Good luck!

My dealer (and I called Scion) told me that they are note allowed to disable the Seatbelt Warnings, what gives??? I cannot stand the warnings and would like them removed or changed, they just give a warning too soon and are irratating.. Can anyone suggest something?

Morals · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 58 Location: Missouri

easy fix.

Go to a junk yard, cut off the buckle of a seat belt and plug into your seatbelt.